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Overweight and Obesity: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases and Other NCDs

Obesity, Weight loss / June 17, 2022

Cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases are the biggest killers in the world today. They cause an estimated 17 million deaths each year, which is equivalent to nearly half of all annual global deaths. The prevalence of such non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing worldwide and becoming a major public health concern in both developed and …

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Overweight, Obesity, and Cancer: The Link Between The Trio

Obesity / June 14, 2022

Overweight, obesity, and cancer? What do these three have in common, and why is cancer in the mix? Most people know that being overweight and obese can lead to certain health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. But did you know that it’s also linked to cancer? The link between these three …

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The Weight of Africa: Overweight and Obesity the New Crisis

featured, Obesity / May 23, 2022

No, we are not talking about geographic landmass or a few extra pounds here, Africa is facing an obesity epidemic, and it’s getting worse every day! Today, obesity is a global epidemic. It’s not just an American problem, and it’s not just a European problem. This issue is felt most acutely in Africa. Such an …

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Dietary Management for Obesity in Nigeria (A Beginners Guide)

Nutrition, Obesity / May 4, 2022

Obesity is a growing problem in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organization, obesity is one of the leading causes of death in developing countries like Nigeria.According to a recent study conducted by the University of Lagos and the University of Ibadan, nearly half of Nigerians are obese. That is almost twice as many obese …

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Worried About Extra Pounds? Everything You Need To Know About Obesity

featured, Obesity / April 29, 2022

Obesity goes past having to squeeze into a couple of clothes that used to fit at some point, or worrying about what the scale says after breaking a diet regimen. This medical issue is a complex disorder that involves an excessive amount of body fat, and the consequences run deep, past surface-level. To wholly comprehend …

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